Mallén is a municipality located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2010 census the municipality has a population of 3074 inhabitants.Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain) Its postal code is 50550. Mallén is located close to Road N-232 in the Huecha River valley, near the Ebro on its right side. Belsinon is an ancient Celtiberian archeological site located in the Cerro del Convento hillock, formerly known as Mania or Manlia, near Mallén.Guía de Mallén, Información general
Santos González Roncal, one of the "Últimos de Filipinas" soldiers at the siege of Baler was born in Mallén in 1873. He was executed by the Guardia Civil at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, on 8 September 1936.Tríptico Santos González Roncal - Grupo Cultural Belsinon - Ayuntamiento de Mallén
Tradition According to a local tradition, the musicians of Mallén did not know how to play while walking during a religious procession. Thus a horse cart was provided and they played while they sat on the cart. Following this event, some aphorisms became part of the tradition of the surrounding towns.
Como los músicos de Mallén, que no sabían tocar andando
Los músicos de Mallén, tocan poco y cobran bien
Los músicos de Mallén, cobran poco y tocan bienLike the musicians of Mallén who did not know how to play while walking
The musicians of Mallén play little and are well-paid
The musicians of Mallén ask for little pay and play well (local version)
See also Campo de Borja Burrén and Burrena List of municipalities in Zaragoza
References
External links
BFM Mallén Mallén Municipality Asociación Cultural Belsinon Villa de Mallén Asociación Cultural Révolté Mallén en Campo de Borja